Morningstar Estates is a subdivision that has ten lots. The legal description for each lot uses the following format: "Lot __, Morningstar Estates, according to the plat of record in the county records." Morningstar Estates also has a homeowner's association, and the rules of the homeowner's association apply to all ten lots identified in the Morningstar Estates plat map. If a paralegal concluded that the rules of the homeowner's association applied to Lot 7, what minor premise is necessary for that conclusion?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lot 7 is a lot identified in the plat map. Answer A is correct because it allows the conclusion to be reached. The major premise is that the rules of the homeowner's association apply to all ten lots identified in the Morningstar Estates plat map. The minor premise identifies Lot 7 as one of the lots within the ten lots covered by the plat map. That allows the conclusion that the rules apply to Lot 7. Answer B is not correct because it is not specific enough in that it does not identify Lot 7, which is necessary for the conclusion. Answer C is not correct because it states irrelevant information. Answer D is not correct because it restates the conclusion.

Morningstar Estates Is a Subdivision That Has Ten Lots